Company Carrots

2 bunches whole carrots (2 ½ pounds)
¼ cup of carrot cooking liquid
½ cup mayonnaise
1 Tbsp onion, minced
¼- ½ Tbsp prepared horseradish
Salt and pepper to taste
½ cup saltine crackers, finely crushed
1 Tbsp melted butter
Parsley, chopped
Paprika

Peel carrots and cut in half or thirds. Cook in salted water until tender (reserve ¼ cup of cooking liquid). Cut lengthwise in narrow strips. Arrange in 9x9-inch baking dish. Set aside. Combine cooking liquid with mayonnaise, onion, horseradish, salt and pepper. This may be done ahead and put in the refrigerator.

To serve, pour sauce over carrots. Combine cracker crumbs and butter together and sprinkle on top. Sprinkle with parsley and paprika. Bake at 375 degrees for 20 minutes. Serves 8

Optional: Add grated cheese before baking.

Delicious side dish! Thanks for sharing, Missy!